Hi, I'm Heather

May 27, 2026

I'm tapering off of celexa after 18 years and 4 failed attempts to get off landing in severe withdrawal each time. Now following a hyperbolic taper...two more years to go.

Celexa — 3.3mg — 18 years — actively tapering | with clinician

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SteveStaffMay 27

Community AnchorEffexor · active

Hello Heather you warrior, i see you have already felt the difficulties with these meds. Keep us updated about your progress and the steps you take. I wish you good progress and a ride as smooth as possible with hyperbolic tapering. You got that! 💪👍

off Stimulants (2000-2013)
off Fluoxetine (2010-2013)
off Lamotrigine (2013-2016)
off Quetiapain (2016-2020)

currently Effexor — 33mg — 13 years (from 300mg) — actively tapering | with clinician

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BasedStaffMay 27

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi Heather! Thanks for joining us. Very brave to embark on this mission after 18 years, you can do it!. Please visit the My Taper tab to find checkins and a chart that tracks mood vs dose over time, and it keeps us filled in on how youre doing! If you need something specific let us know

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CatinaMay 28

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @Heather....welcome to Taper Community! Another member on here used to say "practice runs" instead of "failed attempts." I thought that was a really good way to reframe it. I'm so glad you're armed with more knowledge now and are committed to getting off for good this time. This process can take much longer than we want, but it takes time for our brains to adjust, so slower is really faster! I've been tapering Effexor very, very slowly and it's definitely agreeing with me better. Happy to have you here. Reach out anytime! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

Please Note: I am not a healthcare professional. Any advice given is based on personal experience and that of others in the lay withdrawal community.

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